Michael Cooper has described Saturday's Championship play-off final against Sunderland as a 'massive occasion' and admits he has always dreamed of playing at the national stadium.
Reflecting on a campaign that saw United end with 92 points, prior to a two-point deduction, Cooper was named the club's Player of the Year, but says the success of the team has been and will remain at the forefront of his mind.
He commented: "It has been a brilliant season since coming in last August, I don't know what I really expected but some of the performances and results have been brilliant and there is now one final hurdle to overcome.
"I was honestly surprised to be named the club's Player of the Year, the backing we've had has been tremendous, both home and away, so I'm just grateful for their support.
"Our success so far this season has been earnt, it has come through lots of hard work, lots of planning and small details and most importantly working as a team. We laid a good foundation at the front of the season and from there we've built and carried on with trying to achieve our goal."
Speaking of the semi-final victory over Bristol City and what the weekend holds for him as United's number one, Cooper concluded: "Our mindset and gameplan was spot on, the feel throughout the week was positive and although some might have thought our first leg lead could have been dangerous, we relished the opportunity and after 20 minutes or so of the second leg, we scored and put the tie to bed.
"When I've watched the finals in previous seasons, I've always thought about playing there one day and I honestly can't wait to step out at Wembley, it is a massive occasion for everyone.
"To be at Wembley in a Championship play-off final is so special, potential is one thing, doing it is another, I'm not one to look too far ahead."